I really think its sad we cannot find qualified candidates to get out and serve?!!! How many council members do we have that know what they are doing? Its really embarrassing to watch our council meetings...and now weve added the worst of them all. A man who is lead by his wife and has no thoughts of his own. I guess we cant get any worse now so the future can only get better! Come on May 2009!!! We need to clean house in this little town! Sad thing is this town doesnt even attract enough quality people to help run it! The good ones are slowly going away out of frustration. It seems that its very true what "they" say about the bad always bringing down the good . This town needs some answered prayers for sure! 

How many council members do we have that know what they are doing?

What is it you think a council member is supposed to 'do' exactly, that they're not?

Funny thing is --- you didn't just stoop so low as to insult the man that the voting public CHOSE (and his wife on MOTHERS DAY), you also insulted the majority of voters in Anna. If you do not recognize that this town HAS in deed attracted "quality" people, it is because you do not know any of us. I'm SOOOO glad that Darren won, because you obviously have no concern for anyone other than yourself. You also have no respect for strong, confident women that make up 50% of a marriage. That is what you call a "partnership", but I guess you'd have to know how to get along with others to understand that one!

I really think its sad we cannot find qualified candidates to get out and serve?!!! How many council members do we have that know what they are doing? Its really embarrassing to watch our council meetings...and now weve added the worst of them all. A man who is lead by his wife and has no thoughts of his own. I guess we cant get any worse now so the future can only get better! Come on May 2009!!! We need to clean house in this little town! Sad thing is this town doesnt even attract enough quality people to help run it! The good ones are slowly going away out of frustration. It seems that its very true what "they" say about the bad always bringing down the good . This town needs some answered prayers for sure! 

I guess you don't know our New Councilman very well.  His wife does not lead him.  Yes, she is strong, effective and passionate.  However, Mr Driskell is all that and more.  I guess you are one of those that feel women belong in the kitchen.  Boy do I have news for you ..............

Time will tell.....I have no doubt that his lack of ability and her mouth will do much damage. Majority of voters - yes its sad! Most of our voters are people who treat all of this like its a high school election or popularity contest with absolutely no clue of the damage that can be done placing people with very little knowledge in a place where they can have some power. Im positive the ego will continue to show while his lack of education and preparation for this positions will appear as well and then you will all realize that you have released a sleeping giant that you will have to deal with. Oh well...watch and learn! Bitter...no, disgusted! I did not say that we do not have quality....we just dont have enough! I dont know Jon well but I know that when you compare knowledge, experience, integrity....theres no comparison - Jon has more! What exactly has Darrin accomplished? He mentioned the utility savings we could have by switching companies? This was for his own personal gain and he acted like a baby when the city made a decision to make a change but not have him involved. What else has the guy done? His only motive is money - for him! Even the mayor did not want him there.....that tells you something! Its ok....2 years isnt a lifetime and there will be plenty of proof after these 2 years that you all have made a grave mistake but hey...not much happening in Anna at this point. By the time everything shifts into a better place in the market we will have a better council in place!  If Im wrong in 2 years....I will say Im wrong - right here! I will give credit where credit is due but what has happened in Anna with this election is that it shows this town just cant get it together. The bad...always out shines the good!

I dont know Jon well but I know that when you compare knowledge, experience, integrity....theres no comparison - Jon has more!

I do know Jon well. Actually I have known him most of my life. Do you call experience having to be removed as chairman of the Parks Board or is it almost bankrupting this town during his term as mayor? A long list of failure is no experience to brag about !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have no doubt that his lack of ability and her mouth will do much damage.

You are mean and bitter.  They are nice people and do not deserve this.  How you can do something like this and then call someone else a baby is beyond me.  You are the definition of "baby". 

Go throw your baby fit someplace else.